@cuoredeinidi I heard this opera in L.A. in 2002. I was very impressed by the young, at that time unkonwn tenor who sang this role. It was Rolando Villazon, before anyone knew who he was. I'm so glad I got to hear him back then before he started on what seems to be a hell bent campaign to destroy his own voice.
Donald is remarkable in this role. I also love watching his performance of Recondite Armonia from Tosca. I know he has some CDs out now, so I am hoping for an album of famous arias. That would be incredible!!!
Each time I look at this I think what a privilege it is to see this performance! I keep hoping that video of Madame Butterfly will turn up where Donald sang the lead as Lt. Pinkerton. "Addio fiorito asil" is one of my favorite arias. I have heard the audio of Donald singing it and it is beautiful.
I just love watching Donald perform on stage. He has the dramatic ability to be a good opera performer. Would love to see him sing the lead in Madame Butterfly.
I can only imagine where he would be today had his opera career not been interrupted by a tragic injury. Thank God he got his voice back and is performing again. Donald is an outstanding artist!
I am an opera singer and was a young artist at prestigeous opera company where Don was singing and I remember him being very nice to me. I was glad to see he was singing again. Buona fortuna Don!
I agree, this is outstanding - great voice, technique, expression and great acting ability.
I don't know if opera is fading. On the one hand, I saw a lot of young people at the Met this year. On the other hand smaller theaters are in trouble. We have power to change it though - by going to opera, going to Met HD broadcasts, watching great performances on PBS, donating and getting more people interested in opera.
This is fabulous! Donald Braswell was born to sing opera , but i've seen all his videos now and he obviously can sing any style. He has some amazing songs on mySpace too.
OMG, OMG, OMG this is the great one Franco Corelli reincarinated. How fabelious is this. Donald how great you are, how great indeed. Donald is still the greatest singer around today.
The two very-best male singers to become known to America and the rest of the world during the past year are: Donald Braswell II and Ricky Braddy!!! They should sing some duets together...as soon as Ricky is available.
Everything about this man is beautiful, his voice, his gentle spirit and his perfect good looks. His rendition of the National Anthem just gives me goosebumps, he sings it with such passion and conviction. The man is on his way up and there's no stopping him now. I'll definitely be there in Vegas at the Hilton on Feb 15th, I have already got my ticket and can't wait to see him in person.
How wonderful this video is...we can check out Donald's web site (and myspace) you can hear his CD its fabulous, he is now singing Crossover in his second singing career...Donald is also going on tour and going to be at The Hilton in Vegas, the CD is called Next Chapter
Wow, now I see why he had such rave reviews on his acting and operas before his accident. He is fabulous! So glad he was able to come back even better than ever.
We are privileged to be able to see these amazing videos. I can see why some called him "the next great one." Donald has incredible talent - then and now.
am so glad to see this video of you in your former career. You were amazing then and you are amazing now. I cannot wait to see you in San Antonio at the SAMM concert.
I've been dying to see this for so long, thank you!! What beautiful stage presence! Before we knew he could sing, and now we have proof he can act... is there no end to this man's talent?
How wonderful to see this video of you at the height of your former career, you certainly were a "tour de force" even at that young age.
How lucky we are that your beautiful voice was restored to you and that we can go on listening to your amazing voice for at least the next 4 decades! Got any more like this for us ????
I usually do not like opera (I'm a new age and rock & roll fan) but Donald Braswell's extraodinary voice and stage presence has made me a convert. I don't understand the words but it doesn't matter because his voice is mesmerizing. Donald is a delight to my ears and eyes! What an awesome gift God gave us in Donald Braswell! Shelleyr
@cuoredeinidi I heard this opera in L.A. in 2002. I was very impressed by the young, at that time unkonwn tenor who sang this role. It was Rolando Villazon, before anyone knew who he was. I'm so glad I got to hear him back then before he started on what seems to be a hell bent campaign to destroy his own voice.
arpeggio1358 7 months ago
Donald is remarkable in this role. I also love watching his performance of Recondite Armonia from Tosca. I know he has some CDs out now, so I am hoping for an album of famous arias. That would be incredible!!!
bridges52news 1 year ago 3
Each time I look at this I think what a privilege it is to see this performance! I keep hoping that video of Madame Butterfly will turn up where Donald sang the lead as Lt. Pinkerton. "Addio fiorito asil" is one of my favorite arias. I have heard the audio of Donald singing it and it is beautiful.
infinitirider 1 year ago
Non allarghiamoci,di chi sarebbe la reincarnazione?DI CHI?Ma ven gio' da la pianta.Scendi dal pero.
isabella1954able 1 year ago
He does fabulous job with this! Great voice as well as looks and acting ability. Very well trained in opera!!!
bridges52news 1 year ago
I just love watching Donald perform on stage. He has the dramatic ability to be a good opera performer. Would love to see him sing the lead in Madame Butterfly.
bridges52news 1 year ago
This young man has an amazing voice.
Hugely talented. I hope he is singing opera again now that he has full use of his voice.
bridges52news 2 years ago
I can only imagine where he would be today had his opera career not been interrupted by a tragic injury. Thank God he got his voice back and is performing again. Donald is an outstanding artist!
infinitirider 2 years ago 7
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Paulol100 2 years ago
I am an opera singer and was a young artist at prestigeous opera company where Don was singing and I remember him being very nice to me. I was glad to see he was singing again. Buona fortuna Don!
ericfennell 2 years ago 3
This leaves me speechless!! Outstanding performance! Thank you, primotenore... for making this available.
What a shame that beautiful opera like this is fading from our music culture.
Wonder if the entire performance was taped???? Would love to have it.
CarMarkids 2 years ago 14
I agree, this is outstanding - great voice, technique, expression and great acting ability.
I don't know if opera is fading. On the one hand, I saw a lot of young people at the Met this year. On the other hand smaller theaters are in trouble. We have power to change it though - by going to opera, going to Met HD broadcasts, watching great performances on PBS, donating and getting more people interested in opera.
jewelmarkess 2 years ago 11
This is just fabulous. Donald has the most amazing voice. It doesn't matter what he sings, he is absolutely phenomenal.
TheDonaldfan 2 years ago
This is fabulous! Donald Braswell was born to sing opera , but i've seen all his videos now and he obviously can sing any style. He has some amazing songs on mySpace too.
doubletoothpix 2 years ago 6
Speachless!!!
luverlything 2 years ago
This is a rare treat! Donald is marvelous. I would give anything to see the complete video.
loveopera2 2 years ago 21
OMG, OMG, OMG this is the great one Franco Corelli reincarinated. How fabelious is this. Donald how great you are, how great indeed. Donald is still the greatest singer around today.
4everlyrics 2 years ago 2
yeah hes got a fantastic vibrato. he should have won AGT
Beecels 2 years ago 4
franco corelli reincarnated is a huge overstatement (heck saying that about Pavarotti would be an overstatement), but you're right, he is amazing
raigekimaru 2 years ago 2
Donald, you deserve great success!
alicecolleenflynn 2 years ago 3
Who would have ever thought I would enjoy hearing anyone sing Opera but I do especially hearing come from the voice of Donald Braswell.
luluprinzivalli 2 years ago
Donald Braswell has enabled a "rock-n-roll" girl to appreciate opera! I've definitely been converted!
Shenandoah52 2 years ago 2
He's so Amazing!!!
dfwtexxaas 2 years ago 3
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The two very-best male singers to become known to America and the rest of the world during the past year are: Donald Braswell II and Ricky Braddy!!! They should sing some duets together...as soon as Ricky is available.
response007 3 years ago 3
he has got everything....!! damn!!
franque68 3 years ago 2
Donald Braswell is on the radio this Sunday between 9-11am on Canoe fm 100.9 in Haliburton Ontario Canada
Google it and listen to Donalds music from his CD Next Chapter. Donald is at The Las Vegas Hilton on Feb 15th
3637ann 3 years ago
Everything about this man is beautiful, his voice, his gentle spirit and his perfect good looks. His rendition of the National Anthem just gives me goosebumps, he sings it with such passion and conviction. The man is on his way up and there's no stopping him now. I'll definitely be there in Vegas at the Hilton on Feb 15th, I have already got my ticket and can't wait to see him in person.
jaycee240 3 years ago 4
Oh! I remember this time in your career and what a talent you were and STILL ARE!!!! God Bless you, Cuz.
shellybean40 3 years ago
How wonderful this video is...we can check out Donald's web site (and myspace) you can hear his CD its fabulous, he is now singing Crossover in his second singing career...Donald is also going on tour and going to be at The Hilton in Vegas, the CD is called Next Chapter
3637ann 3 years ago 3
Wow, now I see why he had such rave reviews on his acting and operas before his accident. He is fabulous! So glad he was able to come back even better than ever.
ghostfan2009 3 years ago 4
We are privileged to be able to see these amazing videos. I can see why some called him "the next great one." Donald has incredible talent - then and now.
loveopera2 3 years ago 5
Donald, What an incredable talent you are. I
am so glad to see this video of you in your former career. You were amazing then and you are amazing now. I cannot wait to see you in San Antonio at the SAMM concert.
Barbara
pepsiboytj 3 years ago 6
I've been dying to see this for so long, thank you!! What beautiful stage presence! Before we knew he could sing, and now we have proof he can act... is there no end to this man's talent?
LuciaMedea 3 years ago 5
How wonderful to see this video of you at the height of your former career, you certainly were a "tour de force" even at that young age.
How lucky we are that your beautiful voice was restored to you and that we can go on listening to your amazing voice for at least the next 4 decades! Got any more like this for us ????
jaycee240 3 years ago 7
I usually do not like opera (I'm a new age and rock & roll fan) but Donald Braswell's extraodinary voice and stage presence has made me a convert. I don't understand the words but it doesn't matter because his voice is mesmerizing. Donald is a delight to my ears and eyes! What an awesome gift God gave us in Donald Braswell! Shelleyr
shelleyriling 3 years ago 6
Oh Donald I just won your voice lottery..
You are truly Phenomenal.
You look fabulous in Costume
I hope Simon and the 3 Judges from AGT
get to see this video.
I play your CD and myspace every day
If you have more videos of your first career
please post them.
We Braswellians are so proud to know you
Good Luck with the New Beginings tour and in Vegas at the Hilton God bless Ann in Canada
3637ann 3 years ago 5
Awesome! Thank you for posting this. Please continue posting more!
Cordzimm 3 years ago 4